[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (4/10/06)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Thu Apr 13 16:29:11 UTC 2006
Martin and Natia have canceled their class this Friday due
to observance of Good Friday. With Easter this Sunday,
you may want to confirm various other regular events
before you head out.
This weekend, Juan Carlos and Alicia Suarez of Always
Tango have put together a terrific weekend of tango
workshops, performance and milonga with Anton Gazenbeek
& Natalie Laruccia. It promises to be a real treat!
They write: On April 15th and April 16th, Anton & Natalie
will present a series of workshops on the dance of the
Antonio Todaro and Raul Bravo system. We encourage all
of you to come and experience tango in its most elegant,
powerful, and authentic form. A special seminar dedicated
to the in-depth explanation of the tango system used by
Masters Antonio Todaro and Raul Bravo. Figures from the
system will be taught and explained in the authentic way
of Antonio Todaro. A detailed explanation of the system
and its basic, key principles will be given so that the
dancers may discover their own variations and open the
door to a whole world of possibilities. Please join
us on Saturday, April 15th for the presentation of the
Todaro-Bravo Tango System DVD at Melody Club Milonga.
Anton Gazenbeek and Natalie Laruccia will present their
new DVD and give a not to be missed performance at
the milonga. Also, as an added bonus, there will be a
special tango photograph exhibition by photographer Sergio
Segura. The collection is currently on display at Salon
Canning in Buenos Aires, and Mr. Segura has graciously
agreed to bring it to Houston. Full details here:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2006-March/000290.html
The Helios Milonga is every Sunday, 8-midnight, this week
with alternative tango dance music. All tango dancers
are welcome. The music is played by regular or guest dj's
(regular djs include Barbara, Roger, Mercy). No cover,
but donations are encouraged, full bar downstairs. On
every third Sunday of the month there is an Alternative
Milonga DJed by the Popular Tango Liberation Front. Call
Mikas at 713.447.3378 if you have any questions or want
to find out more details about Helios Milonga.
Eric Lanoix writes: Join us Saturdays April 22nd and
May 13th for pair of classes on Tango Turning Technique
taught by Eric Lanoix and Karen. The classes will be
taught at Dancing for Life Studio (2726, Fondren Road in
Houston TX). Each class will run from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
and focus on 1) Basic turning technique; 2) Lead/Follow
tips; 3) Variations (time allowing). The cost for each
class will be $15/person. The classes will be immediately
followed by a Milonga at Dancing for Life ($10/person),
which will run from 9:00pm until 1:00am. The milonga
will be DJ'ed by Eric Lanoix. <eric at tangotango.us>
http://www.tangotango.us/
Daniela and crew are bringing back Ney Melo for
another workshop over May 20-21. Early registration
discount expires on May 15. Full details here:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2006-April/000299.html
Juan Carlos and Alicia have also arranged a
special tango exhibition by Pampa & Valeria Cortes,
professional tango dancers and choreographers, at their
regular May night of Art, Salsa & Tango, Saturday, May 20.
More details to follow.
Missed a tango email? Need the calendar while away from
your computer? You can always refer to past tango email
at http://houtango.com/mailman/listinfo/houtango-l_houtango.com,
and click the Archives link near the top. Subscribe there,
too.
Monday
Glover Gill of Glovertango plays delicious solo tango
piano, now back home at the Continental Club,
8-9:00pm. Come to dance or just to hang out in the relaxed
atmosphere. 3700 Main at Winburn. Plenty of room to dance.
Please tip generously; Glover plays only for tips. FREE
http://houtango.com/maps/ContinentalClubMap.html
Tuesday
The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues
their class cycle, now with three classes each night.
Joan Bishop instructs at their new location: The Dance
Place, 3300 Chimney Rock @ Beverly Hill, Suite 500.
This new space offers room to grow with new students.
Beginner 7-8pm, Intermediate 8-9pm, Advanced 9-10pm.
http://www.houstontango.org/
http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html
Wednesday
Salento Coffee sponsors a weekly tango event. The dancing
runs from 8:30pm to 11:30pm, if there is demand. Salento
Coffee is located at 2407 Rice Blvd in the Rice Village
area: Salento moves all the tables to the walls and open
up a nice floor of smooth tile. They even offer a special
"Tango Sandwich."
http://houtango.com/maps/SalentoCoffeeMap.html
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The Clear Lake Tango Club meets at 7:30pm at Dance Moves
studio, 611 Kirby Blvd, in Seabrook's Taylor Lake Village.
Cost is ~5$, to cover the floor fee. Info: Julia Ward
<JuliaAnna at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html
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Victor Collins teaches classes - beginner 8-9pm,
intermediate/advanced from 9-10pm. $10/class, or $70 for
a package of eight. Victor teaches at The Dance Place,
3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500 just south of Richmond.
Victor is always happy to chat with new students over the
phone before their first class. Info: 281-443-3322(h)
or 832-725-4380(cell).
http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html
Thursday
Roger Soto's classes continue 8-9pm at The Spanish
Institute of Dance, 1208 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste 180,
west of the Heights and east of the Edwards Marq*E
and Ikea. $40/person for a four week cycle. Cycles
currently alternate between Beginner 1 and Beginner 2.
More information is available on their website at
<http://www.SpanishInstituteofDance.com/classes.html>.
http://houtango.com/maps/SpanishInstituteofDanceMap.html
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Victor Collins teaches beginner 7-8pm, practica from
8-8:30pm, intermediate/advanced from 8:30-9:30pm, with
practica until 10pm. $10/class, or $70 for a package
of eight. Victor Collins teaches at his newly expanded
home studio at 3013 Roseheath, near Aldine-Westfield &
Richey Road in far north Houston. Info: 281-443-3322.
http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsHomeStudioMap.html
Friday
Sonia's World of Dance hosts a new practica in
their studio at 5539 Richmond (inside Chimney Rock),
713-392-8086, 9-11pm. Sonia is graciously giving
a discount to Tango Houston members: $5/member,
$7/other. http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
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Victor Collins continues his milongas at Arepas &
Empanadas Gourmet, Inc., 12792 Veterans Memorial on
the north side of town. Already a hot dining and dance
spot on the weekends, now again adding tango night every
Friday. Great Colombian food and drink especials. FREE
practica from 8:30-9:30pm, FREE Tango introductory
class and Chacarera 9:30 to 10:30pm. with milonga to
follow inmediately. Come and dance your tango, salsa,
and romantic favorites in a friendly family atmosphere.
More info: call Victor at 832-725-4380(cell).
http://houtango.com/maps/ArepasEmpanadasMap.html
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Little Napoli hosts a weekly Latin/Tango night, with a live
Latin band and tango during the breaks. Mike, the owner
would like to extend an invitation to all tango and Latin
music lovers. The restaurant is located in the corner of
Main St. and Texas Ave. There is plenty of parking on
the streets or in the garage next door (on Texas) - the
charge at the garage is $5.00 for Little Napoli's customer.
http://houtango.com/maps/LittleNapoliMap.html
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[off this week due to Good Friday]
Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara
King's Houston Center of Dance, (new location)
5200 Bissonnet at Bellaire. Beginning 7-8pm, $12
single lesson or $40 for the four week session.
Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm, $10/class. Partners
not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
<tangoss at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.html
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Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and
Alicia Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle:
Beginners 7:30-8:30pm, Advanced 8:30-9:30pm, followed by
practica. $80 for a package of eight one-hour lessons. City
Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan. Info: Alicia at 713-688-1282,
<2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
Workshop with Anton Gazenbeek & Natalie Laruccia
kicks off with three sessions: 1:00-1:50pm
Introduction to Antonio Todaro and Raul Bravo's
dance style, 2:00-2:50pm Intermediate Todaro/Bravo
figures, 3:00-3:50pm Musicality and Orchestra
Interpretation. $25/workshop, all three on same day - $65.
http://houtango.com/maps/MelodyClubMap.html
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Please join Always Tango on Saturday, April 15th for
the presentation of the Todaro-Bravo Tango System DVD
at Melody Club Milonga. Anton Gazenbeek and Natalie
Laruccia will present their new DVD and give a not
to be missed performance at the milonga. Also, as an
added bonus, there will be a special tango photograph
exhibition by photographer Sergio Segura. The collection is
currently on display at Salon Canning in Buenos Aires, and
Mr. Segura has graciously agreed to bring it to Houston.
10:00pm-2:00am, offering the best dance music on 2 separate
dance floors. One dance floor will be playing your all-time
favorite tangos and milongas. The other dance floor
will play the best salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata
music. Two dance floors for the price of one admission.
Special package $15/person (salsa workshop plus dancing)
http://houtango.com/maps/MelodyClubMap.html
Sunday
Workshop with Anton Gazenbeek & Natalie Laruccia continues
with three sessions: 1:00-1:50pm odaro figures for Vals and
Vals Musicality, 2:00-2:50pm Tango al Reves, 3:00-3:50pm
Working in Couples: Connection and creativity within the
couple, $25/workshop, all three on same day - $65.
http://houtango.com/maps/MelodyClubMap.html
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Helios Milonga, from 8pm to 12pm, every Sunday at Helios
(411 Westheimer Rd., 2nd story). All tango dancers are
welcome. The music is played by regular or guest dj's
(regular djs include Barbara, Roger, Mercy). No cover,
but donations are encouraged, full bar downstairs. On
every third Sunday of the month there is an Alternative
Milonga DJed by the Popular Tango Liberation Front. Call
Mikas at 713.447.3378 if you have any questions or want
to find out more details about Helios Milonga.
http://houtango.com/maps/HeliosMap.html
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The Clear Lake Tango Club hosts a twice monthly Persian
tea-time milonga every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 4-7pm
at the Cyrus Persian Grill. The Cyrus Persian Grill
is located at 911, NASA Parkway, Houston TX (in the
Clear Lake area). Tel.:281-280-8200. To get there from
town, take I-45 South, exit at Exit 25, and go left
(East) Until you reach the restaurant. The restaurant
offers an excellent selection of Persian dishes (Eric
recommends the food.) Admission is free, but guests are
encouraged to have a meal. See you there! Contact info:
Julia Ward <juliaanna at hotmail.com> [Technical detail:
Apparently E NASA Road 1 has been renamed NASA Parkway.
Google Maps have yet to get the memo. Yahoo! Maps has.
Both map services show their data is derived from NAVTEQ,
so go figure. The link below says 911 E NASA Road 1,
which is the same as NASA Parkway.]
http://houtango.com/maps/CyrusPersianGrillMap.html
Let's tango this week.
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